November 5, 1940, Menasha Record
Local theaters get in on the fun, using the national election to pull in customers. Gimmicks ruled. Remember, this was an era when they gave dishes away at theaters, among other goods. So, what could be better than the chance for a free movie ticket, especially when the odds are fifty-fifty, though knowing the politics of the time could certainly move the needle in one's favor. And just a side note, don't the prices for The Man Who Came to Dinner seem exorbitant for 1940? I'd read that a movie ticket was a quarter during the 1940s. So even if it IS one night only, that's still a hefty price.
Dave, I'm betting this ad for The Man Who Came To Dinner is for the Broadway play which was probably touring in 1940. If you remember, the Brin had a big stage and live acts were performed there, often, in the 30s and 40s. The movie didn't come out until 1942. Larry
ReplyDeleteLarry, that would make absolute sense...a stage play. Thanks for pointing that out.
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